About Ashley Gunderson, MA, LMHC, LPC she/her

Serving client’s both in-person and through Telehealth in Vancouver Washington and Portland Oregon.

Professional License

Licensed psychotherapist in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Texas.

Education and Training

Ashley holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology (2011). Her postgraduate work experience has been diverse, including roles such as:

  • Volunteer crisis pregnancy counselor working with children and young adolescents ages 10-15 at a drop in youth center

  • Outpatient therapist for children and families

  • Inpatient therapist in an adult substance abuse rehabilitation center

  • Counselor and case manager in various inpatient residential settings for patients with severe chronic mental illness

  • Residential aid in a substance abuse rehabilitation center (detox unit and inpatient).

  • Opened Reverie Therapy, PLLC in 2021

Therapeutic Approach and Relevant Trainings

Ashley practices within a psychoanalytic framework, integrating attachment theory, neuroscience, somatic experiencing, and relational modalities. Her practice is shaped by advanced clinical training, including training and participation in the Tavistock Infant Observation Model and foundational psychoanalytic studies through the Center for Object Relations, specialized perinatal mood disorders and advanced perinatal psychotherapy training through Postpartum Support International (PSI), and graduation from the Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Program (PPP) at the Oregon Psychoanalytic Center.

Ongoing Professional Development

Throughout the year, Ashley participates in various trainings which continuously helps her grow, understand and work with people from various cultures and backgrounds.

Professional Affiliations

  • Center for Object Relations

  • Oregon Psychoanalytic Center

  • American Psychoanalytic Association

  • Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study

Schedule a Consultation: If you feel we might be a good fit, please visit my Contact page to schedule a 15-minute consultation.